Learn all about natural variations, maintenance and use of our materials
FURNITURE CARE GUIDE
Taking care of your furniture is essential to prolong its durability and aesthetic appearance. Whether wood, leather, fabric or concrete, each material requires special attention to stay in good condition. This guide will provide you with practical advice on how to effectively care for your furniture, to ensure that it remains beautiful and functional for many years to come.
Furniture care guide
Variations
This material may contain small irregularities which occur naturally and which are an integral part of the characteristics of our steel products.
Use & maintenance
To clean steel, it is recommended to use only a mild soap, such as dish soap. Any corrosive or chemical product is likely to permanently damage the finish.
Even though our finish is water resistant, it is important to wipe up a liquid spill as quickly as possible.
Protection against direct heat sources is required to avoid damage to your property.
The furniture is not intended for outdoor use.
Despite the hardness of the product, an impact on the furniture could cause breakage.
Aging
No matter the material, natural light affects color over time.
Even with finishing, impurities could lodge in imperfections in the steel over time.
Variations
Since concrete is a hand-applied material using a unique curing process, it may have irregular markings and variations in its shades and texture.
Use & maintenance
To clean concrete, it is recommended to use only a mild soap, such as dish soap. Any corrosive or chemical product can permanently damage the finish of the concrete.
Even though our finish is water resistant, it is important to wipe up a liquid spill as quickly as possible.
Protection against direct heat sources is required to avoid damage to your property.
Our furniture is not designed for outdoor use.
Despite the hardness of the product, an impact on the furniture could cause breakage.
Aging
No matter the material, natural light affects color over time.
Heat and humidity are also factors that can affect the stability of concrete. This could be visible, among other things, through seasonal changes.
Even with the finish, impurities could lodge in the porosities of the concrete over time.
Variations
As wood is a natural material, it is normal to notice variations in grain, color or even the presence of knots. Each piece of furniture is unique: the width of the boards and, if applicable, the texture of the wood may vary.
Use & maintenance
To clean wood, it is recommended to use only a mild soap, such as dish soap. Any corrosive or chemical product can permanently damage the wood finish.
Even though our finish is water resistant, it is important to wipe up a liquid spill as soon as possible.
Protection against direct heat sources is required to avoid damage to your property.
Our furniture is not designed for outdoor use.
Despite the hardness of the product, an impact on the furniture could cause breakage.
Aging
No matter the material, natural light affects color over time.
Heat and humidity are also factors that can affect the stability of wood. This could be visible, among other things, with the changing seasons.
Even with the finish, impurities could become lodged in the pores of the wood over time.
Variations
Since leather is a natural material, it cannot have a perfect, regular or completely uniform appearance. It may have peculiarities such as scars, spots or color variations. The grain and color may vary, it is a skin.
Use & maintenance
Leather care is necessary to maintain its appearance and durability.
HYDRATE THE LEATHER
The frequency of hydration required depends on sun exposure. Significant exposure dries out the leather, making it more likely to mark, crack and/or develop irreversible damage. Depending on their exposure to the sun, different parts of the same piece of furniture could have different leather hydration needs.
To find out if leather needs to be hydrated, apply cream* to the leather. If the leather absorbs the product, it needs to be hydrated. If the product is not absorbed by the leather, the skin is sufficiently hydrated. To remove excess product, wipe with a dry cloth. This will avoid getting greasy stains on clothes.
*Ask an advisor to find out or purchase a leather hydration product.
LIQUID DAMAGE
Avoid exposure of leather to water and liquids. If any liquid is spilled, blot gently. Leather generally provides sufficient cleaning reaction time before liquid is absorbed. However, some liquids can stain leather.
Aging
No matter the material, natural light affects color over time.
Heat and humidity are also factors that can affect leather.
Even with finishing, impurities could lodge in imperfections in the steel over time.
Use & maintenance
Due to their different compositions, fabrics cannot be maintained in the same way.
It is recommended to vacuum your furniture from time to time since the dust that lodges there could cause long-term harmful effects on the covering. Be sure to choose the vacuum cleaner brush wisely, as some can damage fabrics.
It is recommended to clean your furniture with water only. Use mild soap for any stubborn stains. Ask your advisor about service plans as well as stain remover products sold in store.
Pilling
The beauty of a fabric comes from the composition of a fabric or its type of weave. These same characteristics will have an influence on its tendency to pill.
The fact that a fabric pills does not make it a poor quality fabric, but rather a fabric that will require special care. Also, pilling does not damage the fabric.
Pilling can occur when fabric is in contact with other materials like blankets, clothing, or even if it is vacuumed excessively. Other factors, such as humidity, can affect pilling.
Pilling is likely to happen particularly in the first months/years and will eventually stabilize. It is important to treat pilling at the first sign with an appropriate razor.
Aging
No matter the material, natural light affects color over time.
